NEW STUDENT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
2016-17 CALENDAR w w w.missouristate.edu / bearsfamilies
Welcome to the family! Welcome to the Missouri State family! I am thrilled you will join the campus community in supporting your student in his or her transition to university life. I remember sending my first daughter to college. I didn’t know what to expect and she and I had lots of questions and concerns. Orientation was an informative and helpful experience for both my daughter and me — she learned how best to be a successful student, and I learned how to support her. At Missouri State, we place great value on student success in and out of the classroom.
And, we know that family members, like you, play a vital role in supporting your student throughout his or her university experience. With the outstanding academic, professional and co-curricular opportunities provided on our campus, your student will be able to explore new interests, solidify existing passions and discover his or her role in making communities better places to live and work. Please encourage your student to take advantage of the multitude of opportunities available here at Missouri State. By becoming an informed partner, equipped with knowledge of campus resources, events and policies, you will be a champion for your student’s success.
That is exactly why we have designed resources especially for you. I invite you to explore information in this calendar, as well as the Bear Family Guide included in your SOAR packet. Discuss them with your student. Communicating with your student is integral in promoting his or her growth. Our partnership can help ensure success. We are excited your student has chosen to attend Missouri State, and I wish you both the best during the transition to campus life. Go Bears! Priscilla Childress Coordinator, Parent and Family Programs
MAKE PLANS TO VISIT YOUR STUDENT! Missouri State hosts special events to welcome family members to campus throughout the academic year, like our annual Family Weekend each fall. However, we encourage families to visit whenever it is convenient for you and your student! While planning your trip, check out our Visitor’s Guide online at www.missouristate.edu/visitors. This helpful resource provides you with details on nearby accommodations, directions to campus, parking information, Springfield attractions, dining options and much more!
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY FIGHT SONG “THE SCOTSMAN” Uphold tradition, Our school we hold so dear. We will be loyal Throughout our college years. Fight for victory While we stand up and cheer. Let’s hear it for the Bears! B-E-A-R-S, BEARS! M-I-S-S-O-U-R-I STATE!
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY ALMA MATER Sing we praises Now to our Alma Mater. All Hail Maroon and White! Missouri State, We pledge devotion. May you live ever in truth and right. May you live ever in truth and right. Visit www.gomaroon.missouristate.edu to hear the Missouri State Fight Song and Alma Mater.
Expectations and transitions What can your student expect? The coming academic year holds new challenges for your student. Anticipations differ widely, and campus responses may not always meet individual expectations. Your student, however, can expect that: • He or she will be challenged academically and personally. • He or she may not understand all they experience. • He or she will not always immediately see the relevance of an assignment. Your student can be assured that many incredibly helpful resources are available.
How can you help your student? We offer these suggestions: • Listen intently when your student is talking. • Empower your student to solve his or her own problems. • Familiarize yourself with campus resources that can be helpful to you and/or your student. • Know that your student may change his or her mind and major — which is OK. It’s wise to steer clear of giving too much advice or second-guessing your student.
Preparing for arrival Attending SOAR will help your student and you prepare for his or her arrival at Missouri State this fall, but there are a few additional actions you can both take to ensure the transition is smooth. Teach your student practical skills such as doing laundry, managing a budget and more. Building these skills will help your student feel more independent and confident. • Consult the “What to Bring (and not bring)” list compiled by residence life, housing and dining services: www.reslife.missouristate. edu/whattobring.htm/. • Have a discussion about expectations regarding academics, social activities, finances, student employment and other important topics. Ensure that both you and your student have realistic expectations about these subjects.
JULY 2016 sunday
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MEMBERSHIP IN THE FAMILY ASSOCIATION IS FREE!
Visit www.missouristate.edu/bearsfamilies to become a member.
Become a member Family is a factor in student’s success of the Missouri Become an academic coach Embrace your role as a cheerleader • Missouri State programs are more • Send care packages with pictures, favorite State Family academically rigorous than what students snacks or other reminders that you care. have experienced in high school. Help Association • As holidays like Halloween, Valentine’s Day or your student understand the personal and Families who support their student need their own type of support — and the Missouri State Family Association aims to provide it. The Family Association provides helpful services, including:
• Information about Missouri State programs, services and events through our Family Connection blog and regular emails • Special campus events, such as our annual Family Weekend (Oct. 28-30) • A first point of contact for family members who need answers to questions or referrals to appropriate departments or resources • Opportunities to participate in Missouri State programs and initiatives
professional benefits of the knowledge and skills he or she is gaining.
St. Patrick’s Day approach, consider sending a small, personal gift that says, “Wishing my favorite Bear a special day!”
• Time management is a crucial skill for students to develop early. A planner, available at the Missouri State Bookstore, is a handy place to log assignments and commitments.
• When your student passes a big test, receives an award or joins a special organization, send a congratulatory surprise.
• Periodically ask your student if he or she is going to class, keeping up with assignments and seeking help when needed. • If your student indicates he or she needs help, ask him or her to identify useful campus resources like the BearCLAW (Center for Learning and Writing) or the Counseling Center. • Be a supportive resource for your student.
AUGUST 2016 sunday
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President’s Reception and Information Session for New Families URSA Experience
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Fall 2016 Classes Begin Sample Springfield
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Survival Skills 101 Visit your student (but not too often) For whatever reason, your first-year student may not be quick to invite family for a visit. At some point, you may want to suggest a trip to campus. Chances are your visit will be greatly appreciated—especially if it includes a shopping spree and/or dinner—even if he or she is not quick to tell you so. Your visit is an opportunity to bring a part of home to your student at school, and for you to take part of your student’s school world back home with you.
A note of caution: Surprise visits are not usually appreciated. Make plans with your student in advance to ensure he or she is ready to greet you. Encourage your student to plan the weekend activities for your visit.
Letting your student grow Your student’s first year of college is packed with discovery, inspiration, good times and new friends. He or she also will face indecision, disappointments and mistakes. It will take time for your student to accept that being thrilled, sad, confused, confident and disappointed are all part of growing up. Understand that not all students get good grades, know what they want to major in, have activity-filled days or make lots of friends. Your student may experience bumps along the way. When you accept and make an effort to understand your student’s unique experience, you are providing support when needed most.
SEPTEMBER 2016 sunday
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Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
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Labor Day (no classes/offices closed)
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Public Affairs Week
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GO BEARS!
Supporting Bears athletics is an excellent way for your student to get plugged into the Missouri State community. With 17 teams competing at the Division I level, the Missouri State Bears always have something to cheer about. Your student can gain free (or reduced cost) access to many Bears athletic events throughout the year with his/her BearPass Card.
Help curb the stress Surveys of college students indicate that stress is a significant impediment to academic performance. With midterm exams and assignments appearing this month, your student may begin to experience some academic pressure. Share these tips with your student to reduce stress: • Schedule regular physical activity • Get adequate sleep • Manage time wisely • Eat healthy, regular meals • Perhaps try calming techniques such as massage (available at the Rec Center), deep breathing and/or journaling You will hear about your student’s trials and tribulations more frequently than you’ll hear about the triumphs. If you listen sympathetically
and perhaps share a little advice, he or she will likely come away from the conversation with an improved attitude. If your student shows signs of serious physical, emotional or mental stress, encourage him or her to seek help through the Dean of Students Office at missouristate.edu/dos or the Counseling Center at counselingcenter.missouristate.edu/.
Stress Trigger Roommate issues: Going from a room of their own to sharing a room with a complete stranger can be a difficult transition. This stress is usually worked out through compromise and if necessary, conversations with the Resident Assistant (RA). Tip: Remind your student that the roommate doesn’t have to be their best friend during college.
Family Weekend
We invite you to join us for Family Weekend this month. This annual event is an excellent opportunity for you to spend time with your student, visit campus and experience a part of student life at Missouri State.
Visit www.missouristate.edu/ bearsfamilies/familyweekend for more information, including a schedule of events, listing of accommodations and more. We look forward to seeing you on campus this fall!
OCTOBER 2016 sunday
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LGBTQ History Month
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Homecoming
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Family Weekend 2016
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Bears Football vs. Southern Illinois
Majors, classes and credits, oh my! Stress Trigger “Can I handle the course load at Missouri State?” Going from the academic atmosphere of high school to the rigors of Missouri State can weigh heavily on your student. Learning new study habits (a possible change from not having to study during high school) and realizing that professors are not going to “remind” your student every time they have a test/paper/ project due can be overwhelming.
Academic advice from those who can help Few aspects of the college experience impact student success as much as quality academic advisement. Each student is assigned by an academic advisor — a faculty or staff member who provides academic information and advice, helps explore programs of study and assists in course selection. This individual also provides information about registration, electives, changing majors and graduation requirements. At Missouri State, academic advisement is much more than the process of selecting courses for a future semester. It is a relationship in which advisors support students in making well-informed decisions regarding their educational and professional goals. Advisors challenge students to choose academically rigorous programs of study that help them explore their intellectual curiosities. They also provide students with the individual attention needed to nurture personal growth and encourage them to take full advantage of the University experience by participating in co-curricular activities. While your student’s advisor is an incredible resource, it is your student who is responsible for scheduling advising meetings at least once a semester to stay on track to graduation. Encourage your student to make an advising appointment early. Registration for freshmen begins this month. Visit www.missouristate. edu/advising/StudentResources.htm for more information about academic advising.
NOVEMBER 2016 sunday
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Native American Heritage Month
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Thanksgiving Holiday
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Go ahead ... ask open-ended questions While your student may seem irritated when you inquire about his or her new college lifestyle, he or she also values the security of knowing that you are still very interested. The following are some suggestions for opening lines of communication with your student. • Avoid nagging and “I-have-a-right-to-know” statements. Don’t use the line “I’m paying for it so I have a right to know.” Communication is most productive when it’s honest and nonthreatening. • Plan a regular time to talk on the phone or video chat with your student. Doing so will help you stay in touch while respecting each other’s busy schedules. Students tell us Sunday afternoons are a good time to catch up.
• When your student calls home to share frustrations, worries or challenges, ask open-ended questions that allow him or her to problem-solve out loud. Affirm your belief in your student’s decision-making skill. Don’t tell your student what to do.
Coming home for Winter Break
“When I go home for the holidays, I wish my family would remember that I have been living on my own and still need to have my space at home.” “I wish my family would remember that while I am coming home to spend time with them, I haven’t seen my closest friends for a long period of time as well. I want to spend time with my family, but at the same time, I want to be able to enjoy the rare time I get with others who are a part of my life.”
December is a big month for your “When I go home for the holidays, I wish my family would avoid making a lot of plans to go student. In addition to finishing final places with me. When I come home from school exams and big assignments, he or she I am tired of running from one thing to another. will likely be preparing to head home for Most of the time I just want to sit down and winter break. It is important to discuss relax.” expectations with your student before Expect some change in your student. It is an arrival. We asked students what they wished their family knew before returning home for visits. Here’s what they said:
inevitable, natural part of development. Remain open-minded and optimistic — you will find your student is growing into a remarkable young man or woman!
DECEMBER 2016 sunday
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Study Day
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Final Exam Period President’s Late Night Breakfast
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Fall Commencement
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Winter Holiday
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A new year, a new semester As a new semester begins, students tend to evaluate the previous semester and focus on the negative aspects — particularly if they did not perform to their own expectations. Encourage your student to reframe these missteps as learning opportunities. He or she can then explore strategies to ensure such events don’t happen again. It is also helpful to remind your student that he or she now has a semester of experience to draw upon. Ask your student to share some examples of good decisions made, such as sticking with a study plan, getting help from a campus resource or joining a student organization. Helping your student acknowledge these successes can give him or her the confidence needed to perform well in the future.
Switching gears Now that your student has completed fall semester courses, changing majors may be on his or her mind. Choosing a major is a difficult process. This can be a good opportunity for your student to explore interests and determine what he or she really wants to study. Your student may also benefit from an internship or other employment opportunity to help determine career options. National studies estimate that students change their majors several times during their college years. It is important to remember, however, that students are more than their majors. The best way to prepare for a career is to get a sound education and gain careerrelated experience through internships, community service, part-time jobs and campus involvement. Encourage your student to contact his or her academic advisor and a career counselor from the Career Center to explore the variety of options.
JANUARY 2017 sunday
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Start your taxes and FAFSA now Your student has spring fever. You have a FAFSA headache. While your student counts down the days to spring break, you’re busy adding up numbers on the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Do your taxes early, and you’re on your way to handling the FAFSA by Missouri State’s March 31 priority processing deadline. Electronic filing of both taxes and FAFSA is easiest. Need more information about the FAFSA or financial aid? Visit www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/ CurrentStudents.htm/.
Planning ahead While the current academic year is not over, now is the time your student will be prompted to think about future plans. Residence life, housing and dining services will begin the housing reapplication process for students interested in living on campus once again. Your student may consider which residence hall to live in and which of his/her friends may be good roommates.
Living off campus may be an option if your student has earned 30 or more credit hours his/her first year. This option may be attractive to students looking to expand their freedoms, but make sure they understand the additional responsibilities that come with off-campus living, like cooking, cleaning and traveling to and from classes. Visit www.missouristate.edu/ admissions/OffCampusHousing.htm for more information. Now is a good time for students to decide upon summer plans. Summer employment, internships, summer classes and service experiences are common options for students. Students should prepare by developing resumes, completing job applications and/or meeting with their academic advisor.
FEBRUARY 2017 sunday
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Beware the Ides of March…and Spring Break lures Have you been shy or remiss when it comes to talking with your student about alcohol and drugs or, in fact, any type of risky behavior? Be a loving grown-up and have that conversation. Immediately! Your student – like most students – may come home for spring break. If, however, there are plans for a more exotic vacation, keep some things in mind: • If your student wants to travel over spring break, several organizations sponsor service trips. • Set clear expectations for his or her behavior. Spring break doesn’t mean a break from responsibility. • Know your student’s itinerary, where he or she is staying and how he or she can be reached. • Communicate that whatever happens on a trip could impact his or her ability to finish the semester.
Talk frankly about alcohol and drugs Remind your student of the serious consequences of drinking alcohol, violent behavior, drug use and sexual assault. Make the point that the impact can be detrimental to health and academic success. An alcohol- or drug-related arrest record may derail admission to graduate school or getting a future job. The following resources are available to students and family members:
Counseling Center 417-836-5116 www.counselingandtesting.missouristate.edu
Office of the Dean of Students 417-836-5527 www.missouristate.edu/dos
Taylor Health and Wellness Center 417-836-4000 www.health.missouristate.edu
Partners In Prevention (PIP) 417-836-4045 pip.missouri.edu
MARCH 2017 sunday
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Our mission: Public Affairs Missouri State University was granted a statewide mission in public affairs in 1995 when Senate Bill 340 was signed into law. The public affairs mission defines a primary way in which an education from Missouri State is different from that of other universities and one way by which we educate our students to imagine the future.
The public affairs mission is comprised of three broad themes: Ethical leadership is striving for excellence and integrity as one develops ethical and moral reasoning while contributing to the common good. Ethical leaders live by their principles in their personal and professional lives. Cultural competence begins with cultural self-awareness and expands to knowledge of, respect for, and skills to interact with those of other cultures.
Community engagement is recognizing needs in the communities within which one belongs, then contributing knowledge and working with the community to meet those needs. Contributing to our public affairs mission are a multitude of academic programs, courses, co-curricular experiences and events that are offered throughout the academic year. In particular, the Missouri State community celebrates its mission through two particular events. Public Affairs Week (PAW), a series of activities, discussions and other events related to the year’s public affairs theme is held each September. PAW has come to emphasize and encourage student engagement with our public affairs mission in fun and fascinating ways. The Public Affairs Conference, an annual, weeklong event held each April, is the cornerstone of our public affairs activities. The conference showcases individuals from a variety of disciplines – such as business, science, the arts, education and more – who discuss issues that affect people at a local, national and global scale.
APRIL 2017 sunday
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Career guidance is a team effort If your student is exploring career possibilities, Missouri State’s Career Center may be his or her most valuable resource. Using an educational approach, the Career Center helps students learn how to direct and manage their own career development. These career-planning and job-search skills are useful during college, immediately after graduation and throughout your student’s professional life. The Career Center recommends that students use its services right away, as early career planning can greatly contribute to future career success. Most new students are reluctant to do so, however, so consider giving your student some encouragement to meet with a career counselor during their first year.
Support your student in his or her career search using the following methods: • Affirm your student’s talents and personality traits. • Listen (nonjudgmentally) to your student’s thoughts about classes and activities; you may have helpful insights. • Allow your student to consider new ideas for majors and careers, and suggest that he or she do research. • Refer your student to the Career Center for counseling if he or she is interested in exploring majors and careers (particularly multiple options). • Encourage your student to balance social life and academics while developing study skills and enjoying a variety of activities.
• Recommend your student investigate actual job responsibilities and gain work experience by obtaining an internship. For more information and an extensive list of the Career Center’s services, including individual appointments with career counselors, job shadowing, practice interviews, resume development and more, visit www.careercenter. missouristate.edu/.
MAY 2017 sunday Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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President’s Late Night Breakfast
Spring Commencement
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High-impact learning Missouri State offers a number of outsidethe-classroom educational opportunities we call “high-impact learning experiences.” Why the name? National and Missouri State research suggests that students involved in these experiences show a striking increase in learning. Discuss these opportunities with your student and encourage him/her to take part!
Citizenship and Service-Learning Citizenship and Service-Learning (CASL) helps strengthen students’ education by coordinating service-learning — a type of education in which students apply information learned in class to various community needs. In this way, service-learning students can partner with government or nonprofit agencies to directly apply course content to real-world situations, gaining academic credit, work experience and a valuable sense of pride in helping the community. Some courses, like GEP 101: First Year Foundations, incorporate service-learning throughout the course so that students have a shared experience. Other classes provide service-learning as an option for individual students. Learn more by visiting www.missouristate.edu/casl/.
Study Away Programs Study Away Programs provide a variety of immersive experience that gives students an opportunity to study while broadening their understanding of the world and building cross-cultural skills. Students can explore extensive study away opportunities ranging from a semester, summer or academic year in a foreign country, at another university in the United States or U.S. territories. A variety of short-term, faculty-led programs are also available for students who are unable to spend a regular term studying away. Study Away Programs assists students in finding appropriate and affordable study away programs and provides transfer services when the academic program ends. Studying away is more affordable than you and your student might think. Federal financial aid and Missouri State scholarships can both be applied to programs approved by Study Away. Encourage your student to check out this valuable experience at international.missouristate.edu/studyaway/.
JUNE 2017 sunday
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Questions About
Department/Location
Phone (417)
Website
General resources for families
Family Association Plaster Student Union 416
836-3060
www.missouristate.edu/bearsfamilies
Admissions, transferring credit
Admissions Carrington Hall 204
836-5517
www.missouristate.edu/admissions
Assistance for students who are 22 or over, in evening classes, married or have children
Adult Student Services Meyer Alumni Center 400
836-6929
www.adultstudents.missouristate.edu
Academic advisement
Advisement University Hall 109
836-5258
www.missouristate.edu/advising
Alumni programs
Alumni Association Meyer Alumni Center 100
836-5654
www.alumni.missouristate.edu
Intercollegiate athletic programs
Athletics Hammons Student Center
836-5244
www.missouristatebears.com
Tutoring, writing assistance
BearCLAW Meyer Library, 1st Floor
836-6398
www.bearclaw.missouristate.edu
Student ID Cards
BearPass Card Office Plaster Student Union 128
836-8409
www.missouristate.edu/bearpasscard
Textbooks, BearWear apparel, academically priced computers and software
Bookstore Morris Hall
836-5403
www.missouristatebookstore.com
Payments, tuition, fees
Bursar’s Office Carrington Hall 102
836-5128
www.missouristate.edu/bursar
Recreation center and facilities, intramural sports, fitness and wellness programs
Campus Recreation Foster Recreation Center
836-5334
www.missouristate.edu/recreation
Job opportunities, interview skills, resume writing
Career Center Carrington Hall 309
836-5636
www.careercenter.missouristate.edu
Leadership programs, volunteer opportunities
Community Involvement and Services Plaster Student Union 131
836-7615
www.missouristate.edu/communityinvolvement
Service-learning classes
Citizenship and Service-Learning Plaster Student Union 131
836-5774
www.missouristate.edu/casl
Computing issues
Computer Services Help Desk
836-5891
www.helpdesk.missouristate.edu
Counseling services, standardized testing
Counseling and Testing Carrington Hall 311
836-5116
www.counselingcenter.missouristate.edu
Dean of Students Office Plaster Student Union 405
836-5527
www.missouristate.edu/dos
Campus dining, meal plans, BoomerMeals
Dining Services Blair-Shannon House 114
836-5660
www.dineoncampus.com/missouristate
Disability resources, accommodations
Disability Resource Center Meyer Library 111
836-4192
www.missouristate.edu/disability
Scholarships, grants, loans
Financial Aid Carrington Hall 101
836-5262
www.missouristate.edu/financialaid
Payment plans, direct deposit
Financial Services Carrington Hall 113
836-5635
www.missouristate.edu/financialservices
Fraternities, sororities
Fraternity and Sorority Life Plaster Student Union 101
836-4386
www.missouristate.edu/studentengagement/fsl
Graduate programs admission
Graduate College Carrington Hall 306
836-5335
www.graduate.missouristate.edu
Honors information
Honors College University Hall 212
836-6370
www.missouristate.edu/honors
Campus information, lost and found items
Information Desk / Lost and Found Plaster Student Union Lobby
836-5885
www.missouristate.edu/information
Library information
Meyer Library
836-4535
www.library.missouristate.edu
Gifts to Missouri State, endowment
Missouri State Foundation Meyer Alumni Center 100
836-4143
www.missouristatefoundation.org
Tickets for athletic events, concerts, performances and special events
Missouri State TIX Craig Hall; JQH Arena; Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts; Plaster Student Union
836-7678
www.missouristatetix.com
Multicultural education and programs
Multicultural Services Plaster Student Union, 411
836-5566
www.multicultural.missouristate.edu
SOAR and Family Programs
New Student and Family Programs Plaster Student Union, 417
836-3060
www.missouristate.edu/newbears
Discrimination, harassment
Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance Park Central Office Building 111
836-4252
www.missouristate.edu/equity
Student organizations, involvement opportunities, campus events
Office of Student Engagement Plaster Student Union 101
836-4386
www.missouristate.edu/studentengagement
Outdoor activities and equipment rental
Outdoor Adventures Foster Recreation Center
First-year students’ academic records
Partners in Education University Hall 122
836-5034
www.missouristate.edu/studentsuccess/ partnersineducation.htm
Campus life, vendors
Plaster Student Union PSU Information Desk 2nd Floor
836-5885
www.missouristate.edu/union
Registration, academic records
Registrar’s Office Carrington Hall 320
836-5520
www.missouristate.edu/registrar
Housing, residential programs
Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services Hammons House 101
836-5536
www.reslife.missouristate.edu
Safe campus transportation
Safe Walk
836-5509
www.missouristate.edu/safewalk
Campus safety, parking, Bearline shuttle system
Safety and Transportation 636 E Elm
836-5509
www.missouristate.edu/safetran
Campus safety, crime reporting
Springfield Police Department Substation 636 E Elm
911/ 836-5327
www.springfieldmo.gov/spd
Student issues
Student Affairs Carrington Hall 200
836-5526
www.studentaffairs.missouristate.edu
Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, disciplinary procedures
Student Conduct Plaster Student Union 405
836-6937
www.missouristate.edu/studentconduct
On- and off-campus jobs, work study
Student Employment Blair-Shannon House 113
836-5627
www.missouristate.edu/studentemp
Student government
Student Government Association Plaster Student Union 123
836-5500
www.sga.missouristate.edu/
Confidential problem-solving
Student Ombudsman Siceluff Hall 215
836-5107
www.missouristate.edu/studentsuccess/73064.htm
Foreign study opportunities
Study Away Programs Plaster Student Union 209
836-6368
www.international.missouristate.edu/studyaway
Health and wellness services, pharmacy
Taylor Health and Wellness Center Morris Hall
836-4000
www.health.missouristate.edu
Student newspaper
The Standard Clay Hall
836-5272
www.the-standard.org
Campus theatrical or dance performances
Theatre Productions Craig Hall - Coger Theater or Balcony Theater
836-7678
www.theatreanddance.missouristate.edu/ currentproductions.htm
Official transcripts
Transcripts Carrington Hall 320
836-5520
www.missouristate.edu/transcripts
Tuition information
Tuition, Cost and Fee Information
Campus news
University Communications Meyer Alumni Center 600
836-6397
www.news.missouristate.edu
Veterans’ Services
Veterans Student Services Carrington Hall 314
836-6199
www.missouristate.edu/veterans
University websites and new media
Web and New Media Meyer Alumni Center 600
836-5271
www.missouristate.edu/web
www.missouristate.edu/recreation/ outdooradventures
www.missouristate.edu/cost
Smile! Enjoy the tradition of taking a family photo with the 14-foot-tall bronze Bear statue each time you visit campus.
Students and their families find campus to be a vibrant place. It’s where students discover who they are, take charge of their future and become the leaders of tomorrow.
Ask your student about the most interesting song they’ve heard played on the Carillon, MSU’s bronze bell tower.
Boomer, our trusted mascot, is active on the fields, courts and in the campus community.
Some of the best study spaces are found in Meyer library, along with a coffee shop and computer labs.
Bear Crew – students, faculty and staff volunteers – will lend a helping hand and lots of smiles on move-in day.
Welcome Weekend, held just before classes begin in the fall, hosts a carnival atmosphere and a fun transition to college.
The Avenue of Flags showcases flags representing international students from more than 80 countries.
Field hockey is among the 17 NCAA Division I teams. Students get free admission to most home athletic events.
BearFest Village is the place to be during football season! There’s lots to do before, during and after the big game.
The Missouri State campus enjoys all four seasons. Be sure your student packs appropriately
Your student will learn from leading scholars – many are internationally known in their field of expertise.
Getting a “Wichita is NOT a State” shirt is a must for all Bears!
Connecting with other Bears and building a college social life will ensure your student has the full college experience.
Missouri State celebrates the history and heritage of various multicultural groups throughout the year.
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High impact learning opportunities, like presenting original works, are offered throughout year.
Students can take part in community engagement programs, like the Neighbor-toNeighbor project in Springfield.